Defense
BRIDGE HIP ESCAPE
LAPELOPLATA
In this lesson plan I start covering something that has been asked a couple times in our forums – the lapeloplata guard. Here I cover how to enter the position although the omoplata is not so common as our opponent will always try to… Continue reading
DELA RIVA LAPEL DRAG: INTRO AND SWEEP
The Dela Riva Lapel Drag is one of my favorite positions from the Dela Riva. Besides it’s many attacks, it gives me confidence that I will be safe no matter what. I like to play this position against guys who passes the Dela Riva… Continue reading
KNEE SLIDE: DEFEND AND SWEEP WITH THE LEG SUPER HOOK
The knee slide is one of the most common passes from half guard, and also a very effective one. When younger I have developed a counter super effective against it. That made me not just been able to reach a better position but MOST… Continue reading
DEFEND AND RECOVER ON BOTTOM WHEN YOUR OPPONENT UNDERHOOKS IN HALF GUARD
Getting into a bad position when playing bottom half is something you always want to avoid. But sometimes it happens, and when it does its important that we know how to get out. Here is one of the most commons and worse positions you… Continue reading
